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The Magic Speed 5 is Asics' mid-tier carbon-plated road trainer, sitting below the Metaspeed race shoes. It pairs a full-length carbon fiber plate with a bouncy foam midsole and a 7 mm drop, so it works for tempo runs, intervals and race day without the aggressive geometry of a pure racer. Reviewers call it a versatile, forgiving speed shoe that suits neutral runners who want plate-assisted turnover in training. Against rivals like the Saucony Endorphin Speed or Hoka Mach X, it leans firmer and more race-like, and the mesh upper runs warm for some.
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Lowest price we've seen: $180.00 on Nov 10 at Asics. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.
Owners rate it highly, calling it a fast, lively shoe for tempo days and races. Most praise the plate and foam combination for smooth turnover; some find the ride firm and the upper warm.
